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Stories and Songs in Celebration of Black Freedom

Rough Point Museum 680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, United States

Join us for a dynamic performance by Valerie Tutson of the Rhode Island Black Storytellers. Through powerful narratives and songs, Tutson will bring to life the enduring spirit, resilience, and cultural traditions of Black communities.

A Matter of Truth Newport: Chronicling 400 Years of Resilience in Newport, Rhode Island (1620-2020)

Jane Pickens Theater 49 Touro Street, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Keith W. Stokes, Rhode Island’s State Historian Laureate and co-author of A Matter of Truth, will deliver a thought-provoking talk on the ongoing journey toward truth, justice, and equity. Stokes’ presentation will offer historical insights and personal reflections on Rhode Island’s 400-year history of racial discrimination and resilience.